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1. The Simpsons (1989– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.
Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner
Votes: 435,381
2. The Right Stuff (1983)
PG | 193 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
The U.S. space program's development from the breaking of the sound barrier to selection of the Mercury 7 astronauts, from a group of test pilots with a more seat-of-the-pants approach than the program's more cautious engineers preferred.
Director: Philip Kaufman | Stars: Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid
Votes: 65,306 | Gross: $21.50M
3. The Daily Show (1996– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.
Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.
Votes: 48,167
4. The Colbert Report (2005–2014)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Satirical newscaster Stephen Colbert provides humorous commentary on the big issues going on in the United States and the rest of the world, with his larger-than-life ego and overly-patriotic spirit along with him every step of the way.
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Jay Katsir, Jon Stewart, Paul Dinello
Votes: 39,159
5. The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990)
R | 125 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After his mistress runs over a young teen, a Wall Street hotshot sees his life unravel in the spotlight and attracts the interest of a down-and-out reporter.
Director: Brian De Palma | Stars: Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith, Kim Cattrall
Votes: 26,719 | Gross: $15.69M
6. Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher discusses topical events with guests from various backgrounds.
Stars: Bill Maher, Andrew Sullivan, Michael Moore, Arianna Huffington
Votes: 14,326
7. Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter, Biff Henderson
Votes: 14,282
8. Gonzo (2008)
R | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A portrait of the late gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Hunter S. Thompson, Johnny Depp, Joe Cairo, David Carlo
Votes: 8,499 | Gross: $1.25M
9. Bill Cunningham New York (2010)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A profile of the noted and extraordinarily cheerful veteran New York City fashion photographer.
Director: Richard Press | Stars: Bill Cunningham, Anna Wintour, Michael Kors, Editta Sherman
Votes: 5,668 | Gross: $1.51M
10. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Calvert DeForest
Votes: 4,984
11. Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media (1992)
Not Rated | 167 min | Documentary, Biography, War
A film about the noted American linguist/political dissident and his warning about corporate media's role in modern propaganda.
Directors: Mark Achbar, Peter Wintonick | Stars: Noam Chomsky, Mark Achbar, Karin Aguilar-San Juan, Paul Andrews
Votes: 4,931
12. 60 Minutes (1968– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, News
The classic long-running prime time TV investigative news magazine.
Stars: Andrew Rooney, Lesley Stahl, Steve Kroft, Morley Safer
Votes: 4,333
13. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 4,234
14. The Right Stuff (2020)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, History
U.S. fighter pilots are recruited to test experimental aircraft and rockets to become first Mercury astronauts. TV adaptation of Tom Wolfe's book, 'The Right Stuff'.
Stars: Patrick J. Adams, Jake McDorman, Colin O'Donoghue, Patrick Fischler
Votes: 4,203
15. Cosby (1996–2000)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Hilton Lucas was forced by his employer to retire. His wife has trouble with him always being at home and so does he.
Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Doug E. Doug, T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh
Votes: 2,745
16. Salinger (2013)
PG-13 | 120 min | Documentary
An unprecedented look inside the private world of J.D. Salinger, the reclusive author of The Catcher in the Rye.
Director: Shane Salerno | Stars: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Edward Norton, Judd Apatow, John Cusack
Votes: 2,687 | Gross: $0.58M
17. The Last American Hero (1973)
PG | 95 min | Drama, Sport
A young hellraiser quits his moonshine business to try to become the best NASCAR racer the south has ever seen.
Director: Lamont Johnson | Stars: Jeff Bridges, Valerie Perrine, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ned Beatty
Votes: 2,172
18. The Sixties (2014)
42 min | Documentary, History
Interviews and archival footage focusing on the politics, music, technical advancements, drugs and the "free love" movement of the 1960s.
Stars: John Heilemann, Tim Naftali, Robert Dallek, Dan Rather
Votes: 1,635
19.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Moe'N'a Lisa
(2006)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Lisa helps Moe become a distinguished poet, but she turns on him when he takes all the credit for his newfound greatness.
Directors: David Silverman, Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,574
20.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Flanders' Ladder
(2018)
TV-14 | 21 min | Animation, Comedy
When Bart falls into a coma after he is struck by lightning, he is visited by ghosts seeking closure.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Matthew Nastuk | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,300
21. Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride: Hunter S. Thompson on Film (2006)
73 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary on the life and death of Hunter S. Thompson.
Director: Tom Thurman | Stars: Ed Bradley, Bob Braudis, Douglas Brinkley, William F. Buckley
Votes: 1,157
22. The Dick Cavett Show (1968–1988)
TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
This particular series combines several "The Dick Cavett Show" on ABC: ABC This Morning/The Dick Cavett Show ABC Daytime March 1968 - January 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Primetime May 1969 - September 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night December 1969 - January 1975 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night September - December 1986
Stars: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden, Fred Foy, Mort Sahl
Votes: 944
23. Breakfast with Hunter (2003)
91 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary on the infamous gonzo journalist, Dr. Hunter S. Thompson.
Director: Wayne Ewing | Stars: Bob Braudis, Douglas Brinkley, Alex Cox, John Cusack
Votes: 730
24. Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists (2018)
TV-MA | 108 min | Documentary
The story of New York City journalists Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill lauded in their time as the voice of New York.
Directors: Jonathan Alter, John Block, Steve McCarthy | Stars: Harvey Araton, John Avlon, Mike Barnicle, Dan Barry
Votes: 481
25.
The Right Stuff (2020)
Episode:
Sierra Hotel
(2020)
TV-14 | Drama, History
Chris Kraft and his team were assigned to select the first seven astronauts for the United States Mercury program out of over 100 highly capable applicants.
Director: Chris Long | Stars: Patrick J. Adams, Jake McDorman, Colin O'Donoghue, Eloise Mumford
Votes: 361
26. Wogan (1982–1992)
35 min | Talk-Show
Terry Wogan hosts his own long-running chat show, where he interviews a variety of guests, from public life to celebrities. Also featured are regular musical guests performing their latest songs.
Stars: Terry Wogan, Sue Lawley, Joanna Lumley, Gloria Hunniford
Votes: 313
27. Le grand journal de Canal+ (2004–2017)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Michel Denisot, Ariane Massenet, Jean-Michel Aphatie, Yann Barthès
Votes: 301
28. Tales of the Rat Fink (2006)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, Biography
The life and times of famed hot rod & custom car designer Ed "Big Daddy" Roth.
Director: Ron Mann | Stars: John Goodman, Ted Rosnick, Alex Xydias, Paul Le Mat
Votes: 290
29.
The Right Stuff (2020)
Episode:
Goodies
(2020)
TV-14 | Drama, History
The Mercury 7 become aware of their instant fame and the pitfalls that come with it.
Director: John David Coles | Stars: Patrick J. Adams, Patrick Fischler, Eric Ladin, James Lafferty
Votes: 284
30. Radical Wolfe (2023)
76 min | Documentary
With a distinctive style all his own, author and journalist Tom Wolfe reshapes how American stories are told.
Director: Richard Dewey | Stars: Christopher Buckley, Niall Ferguson, Jon Hamm, Tom Junod
Votes: 263
31. The David Frost Show (1969–1972)
90 min | Talk-Show
American show featuring the popular British talk show host.
Stars: David Frost, Gerri Granger, Tiny Tim, Dana Valery
Votes: 248
32.
The Right Stuff (2020)
Episode:
Single Combat Warrior
(2020)
TV-14 | Drama, History
After mysterious bouts of vertigo, Shepard turns to Dee O'Hara to help him. Meanwhile, Cocoa Beach has transformed from a ghost town to a perpetual party. Gordo finds himself tempted by another woman.
Director: Louise Friedberg | Stars: Patrick J. Adams, Patrick Fischler, Eric Ladin, James Lafferty
Votes: 247
33.
The Right Stuff (2020)
Episode:
Advent
(2020)
TV-14 | Drama, History
As 1960 approaches, a humiliating rocket launch throws the future of NASA into question.
Director: Nick Copus | Stars: Patrick J. Adams, Patrick Fischler, Eric Ladin, James Lafferty
Votes: 225
34. The South Bank Show (1978– )
53 min | Documentary
ITV's long-running arts series presented by Melvyn Bragg.
Stars: Melvyn Bragg, Ian McKellen, David Hockney, Victoria Wood
Votes: 216
35.
The Right Stuff (2020)
Episode:
The Kona Kai Séance
(2020)
TV-14 | Drama, History
An indiscretion leads to a greater conflict that could determine who will be chosen first.
Stars: Patrick J. Adams, Patrick Fischler, Eric Ladin, James Lafferty
Votes: 207
36.
The Right Stuff (2020)
Episode:
Vostok
(2020)
TV-14 | Drama, History
With JFK now in office, NASA finds itself under scrutiny, and Shepard's flight is delayed.
Director: Nick Copus | Stars: Patrick J. Adams, Patrick Fischler, Eric Ladin, James Lafferty
Votes: 192
37.
The Right Stuff (2020)
Episode:
Flight
(2020)
TV-14 | Drama, History
After Shepard's dramatic voyage to space, he feels underwhelmed and restless. Heeding Glenn's advice, Shepard attempts to quell his ambition with gratitude for his wife and children. While ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Bernstein | Stars: Patrick J. Adams, Patrick Fischler, Eric Ladin, James Lafferty
Votes: 187
38.
The Right Stuff (2020)
Episode:
Ziggurat
(2020)
TV-14 | Drama, History
Weather endangers Shepard's flight, as tensions between him and Glenn hit a breaking point.
Director: Andrew Bernstein | Stars: Patrick J. Adams, Patrick Fischler, Eric Ladin, James Lafferty
Votes: 182
39. Tout le monde en parle (1998–2006)
210 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Thierry Ardisson, Laurent Baffie, Philippe Corti, Laurent Ruquier
Votes: 180
40. Firing Line (1966–2020)
120 min | Talk-Show
A debate program hosted by conservative pundit William F. Buckley who verbally sparred with many notable figures of the 20th century.
Stars: William F. Buckley, Margaret Hoover, Michael Kinsley, Jeff Greenfield
Votes: 152
41. ABC's Nightlife (1964–1965)
105 min | Talk-Show
Evening talk show that aimed at entertaining viewers with the outrageous behavior of the host and guests.
Stars: Les Crane, Nipsey Russell, William B. Williams, Louis Nye
Votes: 117
42.
The Sixties (2014)
Episode:
Sex, Drugs and Rock N' Roll
(2014)
40 min | Documentary, History
The counterculture shapes the youth of America thanks in great part to a changing morality, including views towards sex, the use of drugs and a new found expressiveness through music.
Stars: Steve Allen, Michelle Ashford, Ken Babbs, Joan Baez
Votes: 117
43. Nulle part ailleurs (1987–2001)
120 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
One of the best all time before-prime-time show in France especially the mythical conduction of the couple Antoine de Caune and Philippe Gildas...every night with high level french and ... See full summary »
Stars: Philippe Gildas, Guillaume Durand, Nagui, Valérie Payet
Votes: 105
44. Our World (1986–1987)
60 min | History
Each episode focuses on a few months in history and what was going on at the time. Politics, society, music, and other subjects are explored. Interviews with people involved with the stories are featured.
Stars: Linda Ellerbee, Ray Gandolf, John S.D. Eisenhower, Pierre Salinger
Votes: 74
45. Where It's At: The Rolling Stone State of the Union (1998 TV Movie)
88 min | Documentary, Music
Directors: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky | Stars: Fiona Apple, Beastie Boys, Beck, Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Votes: 73
46. The Fall (1969)
116 min | Documentary, Music
An extraordinary piece of filmmaking, an extremely personal statement on violence, revolution and the turbulence within late sixties America.
Director: Peter Whitehead | Stars: Peter Whitehead, Alberta Tiburzi, Angelo Mannsraven, Coral Atkins
Votes: 70
47. Realizing 'the Right Stuff' (2003 Video)
21 min | Documentary, Short
The making of the motion picture "The Right Stuff", from the purchase of the filming rights to the end of principal photography.
Director: Jeffrey Lerner | Stars: Fred Ward, Philip Kaufman, Dennis Quaid, Irwin Winkler
Votes: 62
48. Spaceflight (1985– )
226 min | Documentary
A history of space flight.
Stars: Martin Sheen, Jim Lovell, Walter Cronkite, Chuck Yeager
Votes: 60
49. T-20 Years and Counting (2003 Video)
11 min | Documentary, Short
The making of the motion picture "The Right Stuff", focusing on the visual effects and other post-production, the premiere and disappointing box-office (caused by misidentification with ... See full summary »
Director: Jeffrey Lerner | Stars: Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid, Barbara Hershey, Pamela Reed
Votes: 53
50. Unique Whips (2005– )
60 min | Drama
Unique Whips takes viewers behind the scenes at Unique Autosport, a Long Island auto shop that specializes in celebrity car customizations.
Stars: Jason Giambi, Kevin Harvick, Vida Guerra, Busta Rhymes
Votes: 50